Enrollment
1,184
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, CA
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064214006897
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214006897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High
Lincoln High is a large high school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 1,184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,184 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 642 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #504, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Western Placer Unified spends $12,666 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lincoln's high schools, it stands alongside Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students): Lincoln High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 34.7:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students) alongside Lincoln High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln High compares
Lincoln High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lincoln High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes Lincoln High.
$12,666
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lincoln
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
30.5% of students at Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincoln, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lincoln High a good school?
Lincoln High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Lincoln High, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students), and Glen Edwards Middle (815 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.
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